Hospice Social Worker

Deercreekseniorliving; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Travel stipend

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life & AD&D insurance

Health & FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is hiring a Hospice Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) to join our interdisciplinary hospice team serving South King County, WA. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, and guide patients and families through end-of-life planning with compassion and professionalism.

We offer mileage reimbursement, travel stipend, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities. Join a trusted network delivering life-changing care.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program.
• Current WA State Social Work license: LICSW, LASW, LSWAIC, or LSWAA.
• Strong communication and counseling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families.
• Help families navigate end-of-life planning, advance directives, hospice services, and community resources.
• Provide behavioral health support and crisis intervention when needed.
• Advocate for patient needs, preferences, and rights.
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, chaplains, aides, and hospice team.
• Connect patients and families with community programs and resources.
• Complete accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSW (Social Work)

WA State LICSW/LASW/LSWAIC/LSWAA

Job description

Hospice Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) South King County, WA | $38–$45/hour | Full-Time

Bring Comfort, Support, and Guidance When It Matters Most

Puget Sound Hospice of King County is seeking a compassionate and resourceful Hospice Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) to join our interdisciplinary hospice team serving South King County. You'll help patients and families navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care while ensuring they feel heard, supported, and respected throughout the journey.

Compensation $38–$45/hour based on experience

Mileage reimbursement and travel stipend

• Take Care of You Medical, dental & vision + free telehealth
• Paid holidays, sick time & vacation
• Flexible scheduling to fit your life
• Employee Assistance Program & Emergency Fund
• Plan for the Future
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life & AD&D insurance
• Health & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition reimbursement & growth opportunities
• A Few Extras
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Voluntary insurance options
• Ongoing training & development

What You'll Do

• Complete psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families
• Help families navigate end-of-life planning, advance directives, hospice services, and community resources
• Provide behavioral health support and crisis intervention when needed
• Advocate for patient needs, preferences, and rights
• Collaborate closely with nurses, providers, chaplains, aides, and other members of the hospice team
• Connect patients and families with community programs and resources
• Complete accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation

What You'll Bring

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
• Current Washington State Social Work license: LICSW, LASW, LSWAIC, or LSWAA
• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of community resources and end-of-life care planning
• Ability to travel throughout South King County Hospice or palliative care experience strongly preferred

Why Hospice?

Hospice social work offers the opportunity to spend your time where it matters most: supporting people.

Our Core Values:

• CAPLICO Customer Second (Employee First!)
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk TakingCelebration
• Ownership

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

We are building Washington’s premier Home Healthcare agency through exceptional human beings, innovative processes, and accountability to patient care. We are the leading Home Health provider in Pierce County, Washington. For over 25 years, we've been bringing quality healthcare home. Our team is committed to providing "life changing service" to our patients and our community through collaboration with our community partners and local hospitals. We aspire to provide quality care to our patients and have received a Four Star Quality Rating from Medicare and Medicaid services, as well as the National Quality Approval Seal awarded by the Joint Commission.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.

No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.